Tonkon Torp Welcomes Sasha Petrova to its Litigation Department

Tonkon Torp LLP welcomes attorney Sasha Petrova to its Litigation Department, with a focus on appellate law and motion work. Petrova is an experienced attorney who has handled a wide range of appellate and trial court issues at both the state and federal levels.

A Crisis of Care

Oregon is rolling out new child care supports — including a $100 million investment — but advocates say the funding is ‘just a drop in the bucket’ for a crisis that’s hampering economic growth around the state.

School for Innovation

Since 2017 the Invent Oregon competition has bridged Oregon’s science, business and education sectors — and organizers aim to make a bigger impact on students across the state.

Lawmakers Must Heed the Call for Gun Safety

Penny Okamoto, director of Ceasefire Oregon Education Foundation, writes about the need for gun violence prevention in Oregon.

Enrollment Blues

Head counts at Oregon’s community colleges were in a slow pattern of decline when the COVID-19 pandemic hit — and they’ve yet to bounce back.